rile

Meanings

• Verb

  To excite or arouse (someone) to anger or passionate emotion.

  - "His criticism really riled her."
  - "The politician's provocative speech riled up the crowd."

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Synonyms

aggravate , anger , annoy , irritate , vex

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rile
mile , smile , pile , wile

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Variants

List of all variants of rile that leads to same result
rile , riled , riles , riling

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to stir up' or 'to provoke'. Derived from Old Norse 'rila' meaning 'to stir'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'rile' is used less frequently in formal writing and is more commonly found in spoken language.

2. In the game of bridge, 'rile' is a term used to describe a situation where a player's actions disrupt the normal progression of the game.

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Related Concepts

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1. Provocation: The act of deliberately causing anger or other strong emotions in someone.

2. Agitation: The state of being disturbed or excited, often to a great degree.

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Culture

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In literature, 'rile' is often used to depict conflict and tension. In music, it can be found in song titles and lyrics to express strong emotions.

How to Memorize "rile"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pot being stirred up, creating a whirlpool of emotions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a bee hive, as bees get riled up when disturbed.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase: 'Rile' is like a 'stir' in a pot.

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